Housing And Community Development Authority Hcda #HOPWA-FY2026-RFA

Indiana HOPWA FY2026: Housing Assistance and Supportive Services for People with HIV/AIDS

The Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (IHCDA) is soliciting applications from nonprofit organizations to serve as Project Sponsors for the Housing Opportunities for Persons with HIV/AIDS (HOPWA) program in Indiana. - Government Buyer: - Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (IHCDA) - Eligible Applicants: - 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with active UEI numbers and demonstrated capacity to manage federal grants - Services Requested: - Tenant-Based Rental Assistance (TBRA): Ongoing rent and utility subsidies for eligible clients - Short-Term Rent, Mortgage, and Utilities (STRMU): Up to 21 weeks of assistance in a 52-week period to prevent homelessness - Supportive Services: Health/mental health, substance abuse counseling, daycare, personal assistance, nutrition, intensive care, and benefits access - Permanent Housing Placement: Assistance with application fees, credit checks, first month's rent, security deposits, and utility connection fees - Housing Information Services: Counseling, referrals, and educational materials for housing access and retention - Facility-Based Operations: Rental assistance and operating costs for housing facilities (maintenance, security, insurance, utilities, furnishings, equipment) - Resource Identification: Community resource development, tracking, coordination, research, and needs assessments - Program Administration: Administrative support, reporting, claims, and HUD-approved training (capped at 7% of funds) - Notable Requirements: - Applicants must comply with federal, state, and local regulations - Extensive documentation required, including financial statements, nonprofit status, and relevant policies - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named, as this is a service-oriented opportunity for nonprofits - Place of Performance: - Services to be delivered statewide in Indiana, with IHCDA's main office in Indianapolis serving as the administrative hub

Description

The Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (IHCDA) is seeking applications from community-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations to administer housing assistance and supportive services under the HOPWA program. The program aims to provide affordable housing options and services to low-income persons with HIV/AIDS and their families to promote housing stability and improve access to treatment and care. Eligible activities include tenant-based rental assistance, short-term rent, mortgage and utilities assistance, supportive services, permanent housing placement, housing information services, facility-based operations, resource identification, and administration. Applicants must comply with federal, state, and local regulations and demonstrate capacity to manage federal grants.

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